Pre Intensive Writing Task 2 - Lesson 2

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.. IF YOU SUPPORT THE DISADVANTAGES: Reserve the order of the body paragraph Paragraph 2 Body paragraph 1

Introduction to discursive essays

Structure of argument-led essays

Writing the introduction paragraph

Language: Introductory phrases to argument-led essays

DISCURSIVE ESSAY QUESTIONS

1 Some people argue that there is no point in persevering old buildings when land is so valuable in our cities Others believe that old buildings are important part of our heritage

and should be preserved

Discuss both of these view and state your opinion

2 In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between

finishing high school and starting university studies

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this

3 In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience,

important for learning and taking responsibility

Discuss both of these views What are your opinions on this?

4 Some people believe that the arts should receive subsidies or sponsorship from government and big companies Others feel such spending is a luxury and that it would

be better if it were invested in scientific projects

Discuss both views and give your own opinion

5 Some people prefer to work for a large company Others prefer to work for a small

ORGANISATION OF A DISCUSSION-TYPE ESSAY

IF YOU SUPPORT THE ADVANTAGES:

Paragraph 1 Introduction

Paragraph 2 (Body paragraph 1)

Topic Sentence:

Supporting sentence 1[SS1]:

Developing sentence 1[DS1.1]:

DS1.2:

SS2:

DS2.1:

DS2.2:

Paragraph 3 (Body paragraph 2)

TS:

SS1:

DS1.1:

SS2:

DS2.1:

DS2.2:

Paragraph 4 Conclusion

IF YOU SUPPORT THE DISADVANTAGES:

Reserve the order of the body paragraph

Paragraph 2 (Body paragraph 1): Advantages | Agree | Arguments For

Paragraph 3 (Body paragraph 2): Disadvantages| Disagree| Arguments Against

ORGANISATION OF A DISCUSSION-TYPE ESSAY

IF YOU SUPPORT THE ADVANTAGES:

Paragraph 1 Introduction - Background Information to topic

- Statement of essay(thesis statement) : State both sides of the topic

Paragraph 2

(Body paragraph 1)

Disadvantages Disagree Arguments against

Ts: 2 advantages/ 2 reasons for

Supporting sentence 1[SS1]:

Developing sentence 1[DS1.1]:

DS1.2:

SS2:

DS2.1:

DS2.2:

Paragraph 3 (Body paragraph 2) Advantages Agree Argument for TS: 2 disadvantages/ 2 reasons against SS1:

DS1.1:

SS2:

DS2.1:

DS2.2:

- State your opinion

IF YOU SUPPORT THE DISADVANTAGES:

Reserve the order of the body paragraph

Paragraph 2 (Body paragraph 1): Advantages | Agree | Arguments For

Paragraph 3 (Body paragraph 2): Disadvantages| Disagree| Arguments Against

INTRODUCTORY PHRASES

TO ARGUMENT-LED ESSAYS

- There are those who

- Some people

argue

that+ clause

maintain claim say contend believe feel

- It

is has been

that+ clause

generally claimed

- While

others

believe

that+ clause

- On the other hand,

there are also those who

say

that+ clause

INTRODUCTORY PHRASES

TO ARGUMENT-LED ESSAYS

 To introduce the first side:

- There are those who

- Some people

argue

that+ clause

maintain claim say contend believe feel

- It

is has been

that+ clause

generally claimed

 To introduce the other side:

- While

others

believe

that+ clause

- On the other hand,

there are also those who

say

that+ clause

Write the introduction paragraph for discursive essays on the following topics:

Topic 1: Many people feel strongly that health services should provided by the government and should be freely available Others argue that only privatized health care can provide good quality health services To what extent do you believe that health and medical services should be privatized?

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Topic 2: Too much attention is paid to and too money is spent on keeping pets, while people throughout the world are starving Discuss the arguments for and against keeping pets To what extent do you agree? ………

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Write the introduction paragraph for discursive essays on the following topics:

Topic 1: Many people feel strongly that health services should provided by the government and should be freely available Others argue that only privatized health care can provide good quality health services To what extent do you believe that health and medical services should be privatized?

Improving access, coverage and quality of medical services is becoming if greater importance for countries all over the world Thus, it is believed that governments should take the responsibility for their citizens’ health welfare and make those services freely accessible However, some people strongly argue that high standard health services can only be achieved through a privatized healthcare system This essay will hereafter discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such a system

Topic 2: Too much attention is paid to and too money is spent on keeping pets, while people throughout the world are starving Discuss the arguments for and against keeping pets To what extent do you agree?

People in many parts of the world, especially in the western countries are interested in keeping animals, normally dogs and cats, with themselves Some people believe that pets are no longer as beneficial as in the past, but others argue that they are useful in many ways, and thus should be kept in certain circumstances This essay, therefore, is going to examine both of these arguments

Improving access, coverage and quality of medical services is becoming if greater importance for countries all over the world Thus, it is believed that governments should take the responsibility for their citizens’ health welfare and make those services freely accessible However, some people strongly argue that high standard health services can only be achieved through a privatized healthcare system This essay will hereafter discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such a system

People in many parts of the world, especially in the western countries are interested in keeping animals, normally dogs and cats, with themselves Some people believe that pets are no longer as beneficial

as in the past, but others argue that they are useful

in many ways, and thus should be kept in certain circumstances This essay, therefore, is going to examine both of these arguments

Write the introduction paragraph for discursive essays on the following topics:

1 Some people argue that there is no point in persevering old buildings when land is so valuable in our cities Others believe that old buildings are important part of our heritage

and should be preserved

Discuss both of these views and state your opinion ………

………

………

………

………

2 In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this ………

………

………

………

………

3 In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience,

important for learning and taking responsibility

Discuss both of these views What are your opinions on this? ………

………

………

………

………

4 Some people believe that the arts should receive subsidies or sponsorship from government and big companies Others feel such spending is a luxury and that it would be better if it were invested in scientific projects Discuss both views and give your own opinion ………

………

………

………

………

5 Some people prefer to work for a large company Others prefer to work for a small company Discuss both choices Which one would you prefer? ………

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